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An Arts and Crafts Etrog Container, circa 1925
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked. Together with a silvered-metal Swiss watch, stem-wind and button-set, back cast with a figure of Moses holding the Tablets, the numberals on the dial in Hebrew, gilt cylinder movement, unsigned, circa 1900; 2 pieces
- Silver
- length of etrog container 6in.
- 15.2cm
of oval form, hinged cover, chased with an inscription and scroll strapwork, the body embossed with a procession of figures carrying the four species below an inscription, gilt interior, apparently unmarked. Together with a silvered-metal Swiss watch, stem-wind and button-set, back cast with a figure of Moses holding the Tablets, the numerals on the dial in Hebrew, gilt cylinder movement, unsigned, circa 1900; 2 pieces
Provenance
Collection of Mrs. Rebecca Davidowitz, sold
Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1 April 1954, lot 327
Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1 April 1954, lot 327
Condition
good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The cover of the etrog container is chased with owner's name Tzvi son of Isaac Dov, date 20 Sivan (5)684 [22 June 1924], and biblical commandment Leviticus 23:40, while the sides are engraved with Hoshanah prayer for Sukkot.